Identifying lakes critical to the westward spread and establishment of zebra mussels

by Autumn McGowan | Jan 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

Damaging aquatic invasive species, such as the zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), pose an ongoing concern for potential introduction and establishment in the western United States. Our study applied habitat suitability indices and network analysis to identify lakes...

Genetic trajectories of zebra and quagga mussel invasions across three decades: Lake Erie versus Hudson River populations

by Nichole Angell | Oct 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

Genetic compositions and comparative diversity of zebra (Dreissena polymorpha) and quagga (D. rostriformis) mussel populations are compared across their three decade-long histories as invasive species in the Hudson River and Lake Erie of North America. We analyze 15...

Invasion genetics from eDNA and thousands of larvae: A targeted metabarcoding assay that distinguishes species and population variation of zebra and quagga mussels

by Nichole Angell | Oct 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

Identifying species and population genetic compositions of biological invasions at early life stages and/or from environmental (e)DNA using targeted high-throughput sequencing (HTS) metabarcode assays offers powerful and cost-effective means for early detection,...

Population genetic history of the dreissenid mussel invasion: Expansion patterns across North America

by Nichole Angell | Oct 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

This study tests population genetic patterns across the Eurasian dreissenid mussel invasions of North America—encompassing the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha (1986 detection) and the quagga mussel D. rostriformis bugensis (detected in 1990, which now has largely...

Dreissenidae Gray, 1840

by Nichole Angell | Oct 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

An overview of the Family Dreissenidae, its evolution, diversity and biogeography.

Patterns of dreissenid mussel invasions in western US lakes within an integrated gravity model framework

by Nichole Angell | Aug 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

Abstract Freshwater invasive species, such as the quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), are causing over $1 billion USD annually in damages to water infrastructure, recreation, and the environment. Once established, quagga and other dreissenid mussels are...

Batten down the hatches: Opportunities to protect Alaska from biological invasions through watercraft trade and traffic

by Patrick Canniff | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorized

Abstract: Invasive species are spreading into northern latitudes and threatening food and water security. Alaska’s aquatic environments support some of the world’s most productive wild salmon fisheries. Yet, the influx of invasive species increases the strain on the...

What we know and don’t know about the invasive zebra (Dreissena polymorpha) and quagga (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) mussels

by Patrick Canniff | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorized

Abstract: We summarized existing knowledge on Dreissena polymorpha (the zebra mussel) and D. r. bugensis (the quagga mussel), including data on their taxonomy, systematics, evolution, life cycle, reproduction, feeding, growth and longevity, population dynamics,...

IMC Coastal Site Prioritization Process Report of the Coastal Site Priorities Work Group

by Patrick Canniff | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized

As a part of the Invasive Mussel Collaborative (IMC) September, 2019 meeting, an ad hoc group of 12 IMC members met to initially start the process of developing coastal site priorities for potential dreissenid mussel experimental control. Initial tasks included 1) a...

Recognition of aquatic invasive species larvae using autoencoder-based feature averaging

by Patrick Canniff | Oct 27, 2022 | Uncategorized

Abstract: The spread of invasive aquatic species disrupts ecological balance, damages natural resources, and adversely effects agricultural activity. There is a need for automated systems that can detect, track and classify invasive and non-invasive aquatic species...